Kenhardt, founded in 1868 and granted municipal status in 1909, is a small town in the Bushmanland. Situated in an arid landscape, characterised by the green belt along the Hartbees River, fed by irrigation from the Rooiberg Dam built in 1898-99 by the Government Irrigation Board. The dry, barren plains are punctuated by striking black dolerite rocks, creating a unique and captivating setting. Due to the scarcity of trees, telegraph poles along the roads are home to large communal nests built by weaver birds. These "bird apartments" can house colonies as small as 10 individuals up to 400-500 birds. Visitors can easily spot these fascinating structures during their travels. The vast Verneukpan, known for its wide open spaces, attracts parasailing enthusiasts and is historically significant as the site of Sir Malcolm Campbell's failed attempt in 1929 to break the world land speed record in his Bluebird 1. For those interested in history, the region also offers San trails leading to ancient rock art sites, allowing visitors to walk in the footsteps of the indigenous San people. In addition, the Old Library Building, dating from 1897, is a national monument and a reminder of the town's rich heritage.